Cardiff plot last-ditch transfer for Spurs flop Janssen to solve striker crisis

The Cardiff boss wants to bolster his attack for the Premier League relegation battle and has rivalled Real Betis for the Tottenham striker.

Betis looked in pole position to take Janssen, 24, to Spain after talks opened on a six-month loan with an option to buy for £15million.

But Warnock is willing to match the offer and boost his attack following the disappearance of the flight taking Emiliano Sala to the club.

Cardiff spent months working on the Sala deal – and finding a replacement in the aftermath was not their priority.

Janssen’s available has come late in the window as the Dutchman looks for a regular football.

He has recovered from a foot injury suffered early in the season and can join up with Warnock’s squad immediately.

Earlier this month Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that £17m buy Janssen had no future – despite Harry Kane's injury.

"He’s not in Tottenham’s plans, the player. That’s so clear. Not in just the manager’s plans but the club’s plan.

"The relationship between the player and the club doesn’t work. You need to find the best solution."